List of military decorations
This is a list of military decorations, listed in order of precedence, awarded by different countries, listed in alphabetical order.
- Both Roman Republic and Roman Empire.
- Victory Titles (including imperator and pater patriae)
- Triumphal Arch
- Triumph
- Triumphal Regalia
- Ovation
- Myrtle Crown
- Laurel Crown
- Grass Crown
- Civic Crown
- Mural Crown
- Naval Crown
- Military Diploma
Australia
Australian Active Service Medal
- Defenders of Tirol
- Equitum Melitensium Bene Merenti
- Franz-Joseph Medaille
- Integritate et Merito
- Karl-Truppenkreuz
- Maria Theresa Order
- Princeps et Patria
- Pro Patria
- Signum Laudis
- Signum Memoriae
- Tapferkeits Medaille
- Verdienstkreuz
- Eisernes Verdienstkreuz
- Verwundetenmedaille
- XXXX Annorum (Signum Laboris)
- Order of Military Merit
- Bir Utam/Gallantry Medal I
- Bir Bikram/Gallantry Medal II
- Bir Pratik/Gallantry Medal III
- Rana Oraka (Taraka)/Campaign Star (Army)
- Samor Padak/War Medal
- Mukti Taraka/Campaign Star
- Joy Padak/Victory Medal
- Shang Bidan Padak/Constitution Medal
- Dabanal Padak/Hill Tracts Campaign Medal
- Plaban 1988 Padak/Flood Relief Medal
- Ghumjha 1991 Padak/Cyclone Relief Medal
- Ghumjha 1991 Padak/Internal Relief Medal
- Jesthata Padak I/30 Years Long Service Medal
- Jesthata Padak II/20 Years Long Service Medal
- Jesthata Padak III/10 Years Long Service Medal
Belgium
Canada
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China
- Légion d'honneur
- Médaille militaire
- Ordre National du Mérite
- Croix de Guerre
- French Liberation Medal
- Cross of St. Louis
- Badge of Honour of the German Armed Forces with different levels:
- Medal of Honour of the German Armed Forces
- Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in bronce
- Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in silver
- Cross of Honour of the German Armed Forces in gold
- Iron Cross (only awarded during wartime)
- Pour le Mérite (the 'Blue Max') (obsolete)
Information pertaining to Second World War German decorations may be found under the article Awards and Decorations of Nazi Germany.
- Order of the Redeemer
- Order of Honor
- Order of the Phoenix
- Order of Merit
- TZALASH ציון לשבח - recommendation of honor
- Medal of Distinguished Service עיטור המופת
- Medal of Courage עיטור העוז
- Medal of Valor עיטור הגבורה
See also: Citations, Medals, Ribbons, and Decorations of the Israeli Defence Forces (Israeli Defence Forces website)
India
Malaysia
- Order of William
- Order of Orange Nassau
- Bronzen Leeuw (Bronze Lion)
- Bronzen Kruis (Bronze Cross)
- Kruis van Verdienste (Cross of Merit)
- Vliegerkruis (Pilots' Cross)
- War Cross with sword
- The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav
- The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
- Haakon VIIs Freedom Cross
- War Medal
- Medal of Heroism, Military
- Haakon VIIs Freedom Medal
- Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch
- Defence Medal 1940 – 1945
- H. M. The Kings Medal of Merit for Service in the Home Guard
- Norwegian Korea Medal
- Haakon VIIs 70th Anniversary Medal
- Defence Service Medal
- Defence Medal Wounded in Combat
- Defence Medal International Operations
- Medal for Defence Service Abroad
- Medal for Defence Operation Abroad
- National Service Medal
- See also Norwegian orders and medals.
- Taeguk Order of Military Valour and Merit
- Field Marshal Lord Eulji Order of Military Valour and Merit
- Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chungmu Order of Military Valour and Merit
- Hwarang Youth Corps Order of Military Valour and Merit
- Field Marshal Lord Inheun Order of Military Valour and Merit
- For a full list with ribbons see: Polish military awards and decorations
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| Order Orła Białego Order of the White Eagle |
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| Krzyż Armii Krajowej Home Army Cross |
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| Krzyż Niepodległości Cross of Independence |
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| Krzyż Walecznych Cross of Valour |
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| Order of Polonia Restituta | 
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| Medal za Zasługi dla Obronności | 
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| Medal Wojska za Wojnę 1939-45 Military Medal for the War of 1939-45 |
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| Krzyż Zasługi Cross of Merit |
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- Aparatorii independentei (Medal for Defense of Freedom, for the War 1877-78)
- Crucea comemorativa a razboiului 1916-1918 (World War I Commemorative Cross)
- Crucea Trecerea Dunarii (Trans-Danube Cross, for the War 1877-78)
- Cruciada Impotriva Comunismului (Crusade against Communism)
- In Amintirea Inalta Torului Avant 1913 (Commemorative Medal for the Balkan War of 1912-1913)
- Ordinul Mihai Viteazul (Order of Michael the Brave)
- Steaua Romaniei (Star of Romania)
Honorary title:
Orders:
- Order of St. Andrew (highest civil and military award)
- Order of Saint George (highest military award)
- Order of Merit for the Fatherland
- Order of Courage
- Order of Zhoukov
- Order of Suvorov
- Order of Ushakov
- Order of Kutuzov
- Order of Alexander Nevsky
- Order of Nakhimov
- Order of Military Merit
- Order of Maritime Merit
Medals (main):
- Medal of the Gold Star (for the title "Hero of the Russian Federation"
- Medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland
- Medal of Valour
- Medal of Suvorov
- Medal of Nesterov
- Medal of Ushakov
- Medal of Zhukov
See also: Awards and decorations of the Singapore Armed Forces
- Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (Distinguished Service Order (Military))
- Pingat Gagah Perkasa (Tentera) (Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Military))
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Meritorious Service Medal (Military))
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Emas (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Gold (Military))
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Silver (Military))
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Gangsa (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Bronze (Military))
- Pingat Penghargaan (Tentera (Tentera) (Commendation Medal (Military))
- Pingat Berkebolehan (Tentera) (Efficiency Medal (Military))
- Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal (Operational)
- Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Medal (Non-operational)
- Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Current South African military decorations and medals:
- Nkwe ya Gauta (Golden Leopard)
- Nkwe ya Selefera (Silver Leopard)
- iPhrothiya yeGolide (Golden Protea)
- Nkwe ya Boronse (Bronze Leopard)
- iPhrothiya yeSiliva (Silver Protea)
- iPhrothiya yeBhronzi (Bronze Protea)
- Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal)
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service)
- Okhankanyiweyo (Mention in Despatches)
- Emblem for Reserve Force Service
for a list of decorations see: British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
- Victoria Cross
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- Distinguished Service Order File:DSO ribbon.jpg
- Conspicuous Gallantry Cross File:CGC ribbon.jpg
- Distinguished Service Cross File:DSC ribbon.jpg
- Military Cross
- Distinguished Flying Cross File:DFC ribbon.jpg
- Air Force Cross File:AFC Ribbon.jpg
- The Gulf Medal 1990-91
- War Medal 1939–1945
Complete information pertaining to U.S. awards may be found under the article: Awards and decorations of the United States military.